Kenwood KX-W8010 User manual

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
KX-!V801 0
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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lntroduction
Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee
to excellence in sound reproduction.
We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long trad¡-
tion of quality components, that our company represents.
So that you can get the most out of your unit, we suggest that
you take the time to read through this manual before you hook
up and operate your system. This will acquaint you with oper-
ating features, and system-connection considerat¡ons, so that
your listening pleasure will be enhanced right from the start.
You will notice that in all aspects of planning, engineering.
styling, operating convenience and adaptability, we have
sought to anticipate your needs and desires.
Keep this manual handy for futuro referonco.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in
the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space
provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service
on this product.
Model Serial Number
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories
are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the un¡t for any possibility of shipping damage. lf your
unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immedi-
ately. lf your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the ship-
ping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person
or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the car-
rier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and pack-
ing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in
the future.
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT
TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITHOUT THE
PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS. ANYONE
WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TAPES
OR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE MECHANICAL
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PER-
FORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension
manufactured under license from Dolby Laborator¡es
Licensing Corporation. HX Pro originated by Bang &
Olufsen.
"DOLBY", the double-D symbol ffi and "HX PRO" are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Lieensing Corporation.
Accessories
Audio cord x 2
System control cord x 1
(Except for Europe
and U.K. models)
Gontents Caution: Read the following pages marke¿ ¡n A carefully to keep your safcty
A Before applying power...... ,
 rwponlt¡tr SAFEGUARDS
System connections
Controls and indicators ......
Listening to cassette tapes.
DPSS...,......
How to record..................
Dubbing operation
Iimer stand by operation
ln case of difficulty .......
Specifications
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ACaut¡on : Read this page carefully to keep your safety.
Before applying power
For the U.S.A. and Canada
lmportantl
Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed for
operation on 1 20 volts AC only.
For Australia and Europe
lmportantl
Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on
240 V AC only.
Units shipped to Europe are designed for operat¡on on 220 V
AC only.
For other countries
For the united Kingdom
lmportantl
Units shipped to countries other than the above countries are
equipped with an AC voltagê selector switch on the rear
panel. Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting
of this switch.
AG vottage selection
This unit operates on 1 1 0-1 20 o¡ 22O-24O volts AC. The AC
voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage
that prevails in the area to which the un¡t is shipped. Before
connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that
the sett¡ng position of th¡s switch matches your line voltage.
lf not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the
following direction.
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line
voltage due to ¡mproper sett¡ng of the AC voltêge selector
switch. Srl
1 20V ^/
Setting
Stopper 2
plate
220V-240V N
setting
1
3
1. Before plugging in this unit, make sure that the pos¡t¡on of
the AC Voltage Selector conforms to your line (mains)
voltage. lf not. it must be reset. See Figure 1.
2. To reset the selector, slide the stopper plate to the
opposite side with a screwdriver or other pointed tool. See
Figure 2.
3. lnsert thê power cord securely. See Figure 3.
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Safety precautions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
lmportant!
Units shipped to the U.K. are designed for operation on 240
volts AC only.
The mains plug must be removed from the wall socket prior to
any ¡nternal examination.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue ........................ Neutral
The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the
terminals in the plug as follows:
Wire colour P¡ug terminal marking
Blue ................ N or Black
L or RedBrown .......................
Brown to
Live
Blue to
Neutral
Plug
Notes:
1. lf a 1 3-amp plug is used, this must be fitted with a 5- amp
fuse.
2. lf a 3-pin plug with earthing contact is used, no wire must
be connected to the E terminal.
CAUTION
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A A CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER-
VICING TO OUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EOUILATERAL TBIAN-
GLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DAN.
GEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT
MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EOUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SER.
VICING} INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING.THE APPLIANCE.
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IMPORTA]UT SAFEGUAHDS AGaut¡on : Read this page carefulty to keep your safety
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions
before operating this unit. For best results, follow all
warnings placed on the unit and adhere to the operat-
ing and use instructions. These safety and operating in-
structions should be retained for future reference.
1. Power sources - The unit should be connected
to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
2. Power-cord protect¡on - Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the unit.
Never pull or stretch
thð cord.
3. Grounding or polarization - The precautions
should be taken so that the grounding or polariza-
tion means of this unit is not defeated.
4. Ventilation - The unit should be situated so that
its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or
a table-cloth on the unit. Place the unit at least
10 cm away from the walls.
Do not use the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings.
5. Water and moisture - The unit should not be
used near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.
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6. Temperature - The unit may not function pro-
perly if used at extremely low, or freezing tempera-
tures. The ideal ambient temperature is above + 5oC
(410F).
7. Heat - The unit should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
8. Electric shock - Care should be taken so that ob-
jects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the en-
closure through openings. lf a metal object, such as
a hair pin or a needle, comes into contact w¡th the
inside of this unit, a dangerous electric shock may
result. For families with children, never permit chil-
dren to put anything, especially metal, inside this
unit
9. Enclosure removal - Never remove the en-
closure. lf the internal parts are touched accidentally,
a serious electric shock might occur.
1O. AC outlets - Do not connect other audio equip-
ment with a power consumption larger than that
specified to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never
connect other electrical units, such as an iron or
toaster, to it to prevent fire or electric shock.
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AGaut¡on : Read this page carefully to keep your safety.
11. Magnetic fields - Keep the unit away from
sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker
systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized
objects.
12. Cleaning - Do not use volatile solvents such as
alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to
clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
13. Carts and stands - An appliance and cart com-
bination should be moved with care. Ouick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
14.Nonuse periods - The power cord of the unit
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-
used for a long period of time.
15. Abnormal smell - lf an abnormal smell or smoke
is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and pull
out the power cord. Contact your dealer or nearest
service center. pOWER OFF!
17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to ser-
vice the unit beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred
to qualified service personnel.
18. Outdoor antenna grounding - lf an outside an-
tenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the an-
tenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/ NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con-
ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connec-
t¡on to grounding electrodes, and requiremenls for
the grounding electrode. See Figure.
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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCOROING TO
THE NATIONAL ËLECTRICAL COOE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 81O - "RADIO ANO
TELÊVISION EOUIPMENT"
" Use No. 1O AWG {5.3 mm2) copper, No. I AWG {8.4 mm2} alum¡num,
No. 17 AWG (1 .O mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger, as
a ground wrre.
bSecure antenna lead-in and ground w¡res to house with stand-off in-
sulators spaced from 4 - 6 teel 11.22 - 1.83 m) apart.
c Mount antenna discharge un¡t as close as poss¡ble to where lead-in enters
house.
dUse jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm2) copper, or
the equivalent, when a separate anlenna-ground¡ng electrode is used.
See NEC Section 810-21{j).
19. Power lines - An outdoor antenna should be lo-
cated away from power lines.
Note¡:
1, ltem 3 is not requlrod except for grounded or polarlzed
oqu¡pm€nt.
2, ltem 10 ls not roqu¡red except for unlts provided wlth AC outlet¡'
3, ltem 18 and 19 are not required except for unlts provided wlth
ant€nna termlnals,
4. ltom 18 complles wlth UL-f 270 in tho U.S.A.
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16. Damage requiring service - The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged, or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
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I Cassette tape notes
Eraso protection device
An erase proof detection notch is located on each side of the
cassette to prevent the accidental erasure of important record-
ings. Break the tab after important recording to avoid accidental
erasure or re-recording of the cassette tape. To re-record on
the cassette tape, cover the notch with cellophane adhesive
tape.
Break the tãb with a screwdriver
after making an imponant recording,
For A side
For B side
Erase protection device
- Seal with cellophane tapè
¡o fe-rgcofo
For tape slack
lnsert a pencil into the hub and take-up the slack before using
the tape lnsen a pencil into
the hub and turn until tho
slack is removed.
' For tape slack.
Storage of cassette tapes
Avoid placing or leaving cassette tapes:
o ln direct sunlight or near heating systems.
o Near magnets or magnetic fields, as erasure of lmportant
recordings will result.
Avoid placing tapes near magnets
or magnetic fields.
store cassette tapes w¡th cafe
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Note:
1, The 120 minuto cassolte tapes ar€ not recomended because
thoy aro too thin and may be damaged by repeatod use. 2. The use of endless tap6 is not recomended as th6y may cause malfunction of the unit.
I Cleaning the head sect¡on
As the tape rubs against the heads during recording and play-
back, oxide debris from the tape accumulates on the heads,
guides, and pinch roller. To maintain the optimum recording
and playback performance, periodically clean the entire tape
path, including the heads (about every 10 hours of use).
Head Demagnet¡zation
A magnetized record/play head may degrade the sound quali-
ty and increase the noise. ln this case, use the commercially
available Head Eraser to demagnetize the head.
Cleaning the hoad soction
1. Press the EJECT button (A) and the cassette holder will
slide forward.
2. Clean the heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a ootton
swab slightly dampened with cleaning solvent (or denatured
alcohol).
As there is a wide variety of commercially-available clean-
ing fluids, carefully read the instructions provided with your
cleaning kit and use the appropriale type of fluid.
Noto:
The heads and guides ¡n the tape path aro precisely ad¡ustod. Do
not oxort excessive prgssuro on any parts while cleaníng,
Cotton swab
Capstan Capstan
Pinch roller Pinch roller
Head
I Beware of condensation
Water vapor in the air may condense on cold parts, forming
"dew" on their surfaces.
For example, when a bottle is taken out of the ref rigerator and
brought into a warm room, droplets of water will form on the
'bottle surface. This phenomenon is called "condensation".
lf this occurs inside the unit, the player may operate incorrect-
ly or may not function at all.
This is not a malfunction, however, the player should be left
until it ¡s dry. (Turn the power of this unit ON and leave the
player for awhile. After several hours, even ¡n the worst case,
the player will stabilize and correct playback will be possible.)
Be especially careful in the following cases:
. When the unit is suddenly brought from a cold place to a
warm place (causing rapid temperature change).
. When the temperature of the room is raised suddenly us-
ing a heater, etc.
r When the unit is brought from a well-cooled (air-
conditioned) room in to a damp and hot room.
. ln conditions where the temperature difference between the
surroundings and this unit might cause condensation.
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System Gonnections
Gonnection to stereo amplifier or receiver
Before connecting, be sure to turn the POWER switches of each componsnt OFF, then make connections as shown In
the diagram below:
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To AC outlet
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@@ SYSTEM CONTROL terminals
When connected to an amplifier or receiver
having KENWOOD System Control terminals,
system operation such as remote control is
made possible. For details, refer to the instruc-
tion mant¡al of the amplifier or receiver.
lf your amplifier or receiver is not equipped with
SYSTEM CONTROL terminals, do not connect
anything to any SYSTEM CONTROL terminal.
Do not connect the unit in any system config-
uration other than specified.
or Receiver
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REC/LINE IN lacks PLAY/LINE OUT iacks
IN_LINE OUf
Audio cord
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Gontrols and indicators
AUTO BIAS key (B deckl
Rofer to page 14.
INDEX SCAN key (A deck)
Refer to page 1 1.
EJECT button (A
Opens the cassette holder of A
deck.
DOTBY NR sw¡tch
Selsct ths OFF or type B or type C
Dolby noise reduction systêm with
th¡s switch.
TIMER switch
Used when timer rocording or timer
playback is required.
DIRECTION switch
Refer to page 10,
POWER switch
Press this sw¡tch to turn the power
ON and OFF.
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COUNTER A/B key
Switchtis the counter mode be-
tween decks A and B.
COUNTER RESET
Rossts the counter to key
"0000'
EJECT button (B deck)
Opens the cassette holder of B
dock.
DUBBING keys
(> NORMAL, >> HIGH)
Used when performing tape-to-tape
dubbing.
REC LEVEL knob
Adiust the recording lovel wilh th¡s
knob.
REC BALANCE knob
Adiust tho recording level balance
between the left and r¡ght channels
w¡th th¡s knob.
PHONES jack
Plug sterêo headphones ¡nto this
jack.
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Display section
Counter A/B
A deck operation ind¡cators
<, Þ : Diroctlon ind¡cator
PLAY: Play ind¡cator
O : REC lndicator
ll : Pause lndicator
DUBB. indicator
(NOR., HIGH}
Operation key sect¡on
Rowind keys
Used to rewind the tape,
Reverse play keys
Used to playbâck the tape in
the reverse direction.
REC/ARM key
(A deckl
Press this key to start
recording.
II PAUSE
PAUSE key (A deck)
Press this key to stop the
tapo temporarily.
Peak level meter
Stop key
Used to stop the tape
motion.
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REC/ARM
II PAUSE
Countsr display
deck operation indicators
{, Þ : Direction indicator
PLAY : Play indicator
O : REC indicator
ll : Pause indicator
AUTO BIAS indicator
Fast forward keys
Used to fast-forward the
tape.
Play keys
Used to playback the tape in
the forward direction.
REC/ARM key
(B deckl
Press this koy to start
recording.
PAUSE key (B deckl
Press this key to stop the
tapê temporarily.
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A deck B deck
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Listening to cassette tapes
ÐOLBY NR
TIMER stand by
DIRECTION switch
I Tape playback operation
1. Ser rhe deck's TIMER sw¡tch to OFF.
2. Press tho EJECT (Al button for the deck to be used for
playback.
3. lnsert a cass6tt6 and cloee the cassott€ holder securely.
o The optimum playback condition ls set automatically ac-
cording to the type of tape, i.e. Metal, chrome or normal.
4. Set tho DOLBY NR sw¡tch according to the NR mode of
th€ cassetto tape.
5. Set the DIRECTION switch according to the desired play-
back direction.
One-way playback
Tape stops at the end of one side.
Two-way playback...... ...............f,
Tape stops after two sides have been played.
Endless playback...... CJ
Tape playback continues until the stop ( I ) key is pressed.
6. Press tho play (Þ) or reverse.play (<l key.
. The playback direction indicator lights and playback
slarts.
o The peak level meter lights in accordance with the con-
tents of the tape.
INDEX SCAN key
EJECT button
Close socurely by pressing
upper inside.
I Operation of fast forward and rewind
Press the << or >> l¡sy when in the STOP mode.
o Ïhe tape is either fast-forwarded or rewound depend-
ing on the key pressed.
o When << or >> key is pressed during PLAY. DPSS
operates (see page 12).
I Stopping playback
Pressthestop(llkey,
o Playback is stopped.
o The tape is stopped automat¡cally at the end of a one-
sid'e or two-side relay playback, or when it has been com-
pletely wound forward or rewound.
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